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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 12 months after the P300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon P300

 V-Lux 40 P300 
LaunchedMay 2012May 2011Newer by 12 months
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 P300 V-Lux 40 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P300

 V-Lux 40 P300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the P300.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and P300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and P300.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Nikon P300
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (210g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P300
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $500